FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

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WHOLE PERSON & MULTI-SPORT DEVELOPMENT

COACH EDUCATION & TRAINING

FUN & FULFILLING

MULTIPLE PATHWAYS & ENTRY POINTS

PHYSICAL LITERACY & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

PARTICIPATION & RETENTION

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THE FOUNDATION TO BUILDING BETTER ATHLETESThe Football Development Model is built on six core pillars designed to develop the full potential of every athlete who steps foot on the field. When adopted at every level, we believe athletes will perform better, play longer and gain a lifelong path to health and wellness through football.

Fundamental skills should be the foundation of development for every player.

Fundamental skills should be the foundation of development for every player. Basic foundational movements that for generations were learned through free play can – and should – be taught as they create building blocks for success in every player.

Best-in-class coaches start with best-in-class resources and training.

For players to reach their potential, they should have trained coaches who can provide guidance and instruction at all stages of development. Coaches are teachers. Just as in the classroom, they should be equipped with best-in-class resources and the support they need to teach the skills required to successfully play the game.

Athletes come to football at a wide variety of ages and stages. By providing individuals multiple pathways within the game, athletes are able to find the right fit for them.

Coaches and leagues should be prepared to meet athletes where they are within their journey and help prepare them for success as they move through different paths within football – whether it is flag, a modified game or tackle.

WHEN EVERYONE PLAYS WE ALL WIN

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL COACH EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CREATING MULTIPLE PATHWAYS WITHIN THE GAME

FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL LITERACY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Developing better football players starts with a whole-person approach.

This means we should coach our athletes in a way that makes sense for their emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. It also means encouraging a diversified approach to training. Multi-sport athletes see fewer injuries and are more effective in developing elite-level skills.

CENTERING ON WHOLE PERSON AND MULTI-SPORT DEVELOPMENT

The number one reason athletes play football is because it’s fun and they are able to play with their friends. Let’s make football a game before it’s a sport.

By focusing on coaching athletes to learn new skills and achieve personal successes we are creating the cornerstones to a fulfilling experience for every athlete who plays the game.

MAKING FOOTBALL FUN AND FULFILLING Blending sport science with a progressive

athlete-centric model develops better players who stay in the game longer.

By providing developmentally appropriate practices and competitions, athletes enjoy a better football experience. This fosters enthusiasm and confidence, inspiring participants to remain in the sport both as athletes and lifelong contributors.

INCREASING PARTICIPATION AND RETENTION

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FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MODEL COUNCIL

Football Subject Matter Experts

Todd BerryExecutive DirectorAmerican Football Coaches Association

Anquan BoldinRetired NFL Player

Elijah BrooksRunning Backs CoachUniversity of Maryland

Callie BrownsonAssistant Football CoachDartmouth College

Jon ButlerExecutive DirectorPop Warner Little Scholars

Brad GarrettAssistant Executive DirectorOregon School Activities Association

Scott HeitlandHead Coach Dallas Center-Grimes (Iowa) High School

Kirby HocuttDirector of AthleticsTexas Tech University

Janan MillerLeague PresidentHill Country Pop Warner, Austin, TX

Dr. Karissa NiehoffExecutive DirectorNational Federation of State High School Associations

Richard RaphaelPresidentXtreme Youth Football, Miami, FL

Dr. Jon SteinbrecherCommissionerMid-American Conference, NCAA

Buddy TeevensHead Football CoachDartmouth College

Troy VincentRetired NFL Player Executive V.P. of Football OperationsNational Football League

Long-Term Athlete Development and ADM Specialists

Dr. Stephen NorrisAdjunct Professor of Applied PhysiologyMount Royal University and University of Calgary

Dr. Paul RoetertFormer Chief Executive OfficerSHAPE America

Chris SnyderDirector of Coaching EducationUnited States Olympic Committee

Medical / Child Development Specialists

Dr. Brian Hainline (Chairman)Chief Medical Officer National Collegiate Athletic Association

Dr. Gerard GioiaDivision Chief of NeuropsychologyChildren’s National Health System

Dr. Michael McCreaProfessor of Neurosurgery & NeurologyMedical College of Wisconsin

Dr. Johna Register-MihalikAssistant Professor Exercise & Sport ScienceUniversity of North Carolina

Dr. Allen SillsChief Medical Officer National Football League